“People still want to travel despite a tough economy,” said Drew Toth, regional director of sales and marketing, Destination Hotels & Resorts. “At The Shores, guests see meaningful value in the money they spend and know they’ve spent it well.”

Now THAT’s what I’m talking about–offering the ultimate in affordable luxury. Just think, you can stay at The Shores, the area’s only AAA Four-Diamond property which offers private poolside cabanas, oceanside fire pits, signature Sonya Dakar treatments at the full-service spa, and fresh, seasonal menu selections at Chef Lonny’s Azure restaurant to create a guest experience unlike any other. Each luxurious room presents a refreshing retreat with breathtaking views of Daytona Beach, the Atlantic and Intracoastal Waterway. Chic furnishings, warm hues, Italian marble bathrooms and pillow-top beds help you sink into a relaxed, Florida beach hotel state of mind- but may I suggest a ban on reading or listening to any news while you’re there.